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Books & Mortar will be set up from 2-6pm with a curated collection for sale!

THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Music from 8-11pm!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

Join us for another edition of Silent Book Club!

Here’s how it works:
-Bring Your Own Book
-There is no assigned reading material, so you can choose whatever book you prefer.
-All book formats are welcome, whether you have a physical book, an e-reader, or even an audiobook.
-Join us for an hour of dedicated reading in a cozy atmosphere.
-After the reading hour, feel free to socialize with others, or you can continue reading if you’d like!
-The event is completely free to attend

After YEARS of talking about it… we finally got the legendary MARK LAVENGOOD to play at the taproom!!

I would normally put a nice fancy bio here, but I think this quote sums it up:

“Mark Lavengood is truly a treasure in our lives and his music and positivity shine through the darkness like no other. A great songwriter and a master on the dobro, I am honored to call him my friend.” -Billy Strings

Truly spoken, sir Billy!

Get yer butt down here for this show!

In the midst of a psychedelic funk rock EDM fusion revolution stands Jay Cotter, a one-man musical maelstrom. Armed with a guitar, keyboard, and drum machine, he dives into live performances with a raw, improvisational fervor. Cotter's shows are not mere musical sets; they're a frenetic, mind-bending journey through sound, a testament to the wild spirit of creativity. In the throes of his sonic whirlwind, audiences find themselves in a realm where rules are bent and musical boundaries obliterated.

9pm // FREE // 21+

Think you know the outdoors… Prove it!

Grab your team (up to 6) and join us for a night of brews, good times, and outdoor trivia - covering everything from National & Local Parks to quirky outdoor facts. Prizes from FERAL for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams, plus giveaways all evening long.

Plus, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up for this event!

Speciation hosts Nature Night every third Thursday of the month! We always partner with great nature oriented orgs and people for unique events to plug you in with the local nature nerds.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

We are stoked to host the Grand Rapids Flodown… an unofficial Goose Pre-party!

From 12-5pm we will be hosting some unique vendors who will be slinging some heady merch!

A portion of proceeds will go to Western Sun Foundation and Arts in Motion

Permanent Marker Dyes

Turned Clouds Watercolor

Fox & The Cobra

The Light Within Dyes And Design

PLUS pizza from the Around Baking Company Food Truck!

We are stoked to welcome Bleau Otis to the Speciation Taproom! Bleau has a very unique and soulful voice that is nothing short of spectacular. He’s talented as a guitar player, vocalist and songwriter and is currently writing and recording for his debut album. Bleau also plays guitar for Billy Gunther and The Midwest Riders when not working on his own projects.

Free!

21+

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

Remember the 90s? Remember The BELL in the 90s? Well, we've teamed up with our pals Basalt for a celebration of all things great and MAS!

Basalt will be bringing out all the retro-themed deliciousness with a menu that riffs on legendary offerings from the 90s and beyond.

Oh and you can be damn sure we'll have some Baja Blast Off themed drinks at the bar!

Deer & Elk's musical repertoire features classic country artists such as Waylon Jennings, Buck Owens, and Loretta Lynn, alongside those who carried the torch like Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn. The band complements these covers with a mix of pop, rock, and original songs, providing a familiar yet unique sound.

Music starts at 9pm!

21+ // FREE

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Music from 8-11pm!

Eight years have sailed by faster than a kraken on the high seas, and we’re still afloat… barely avoidin’ the rocks… but always chartin’ new waters!

Join us fer a tentacular celebration at the taproom on January 31st from 5–10 PM! We'll be dustin’ off bottles from the ol cellar, debutin' our anniversary brew Biodiversity (a wild ale with pawpaw that's sure to shiver yer timbers), and testin' yer noggin with Speciation trivia fer glorious prizes! PizzaMI will be slingin' grub from 5 PM to keep ye fueled fer adventure, and The Moonrays will strike up their cosmic surfin sea shanties at 8 PM.

Hoist yer mugs, grab yer mates, and let's make waves.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

We are stoked to welcome Neko Taiyaki back to the taproom for a special Japanese stuffed waffle brunch! They will be popped up in the taproom from 12-4 on Saturday 1/25 and Sunday 1/26! We will also have some fun brunch drink specials available.

We are stoked to welcome Neko Taiyaki back to the taproom for a special Japanese stuffed waffle brunch! They will be popped up in the taproom from 12-4 on Saturday 1/25 and Sunday 1/26! We will also have some fun brunch drink specials available.

Based in Grand Rapids, Normal Mode is a dynamic group exploring their distinctive style of lo-fi space travel music. Consisting of Dutcher Snedeker (piano and keyboards), Ian Thompson (electric bass), Nathan Coles (drums), and Adam Marth (guitar) they showcase an impressive versatility in their musical exploration. Normal Mode's performances are a testament to their eclectic style, seamlessly weaving together floating ethereal soundscapes and head-bobbing grooves. Their music incorporates a variety of genres, including jazz, electronic, rock, and funk, all while leaving ample room for improvisation.

Sunken Melody is a Grand Rapids based Ambient project by Steve Leaf that makes use of guitar and electronic loops to create serene instrumental music.

Music starts just after 8.
21+ Only. FREE to attend!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

A climate cafe is a nonjudgmental space open to every person ready to explore eco-emotions within a group setting and a justice orientation.

https://www.instagram.com/climatecafegr

LIONS PLAYOFF GAME WATCH PARTY - SATURDAY at 7:45PM! WE WILL HAVE THE PROJECTOR SET UP WITH THE AUDIO ON!

$4 LAGERS, $5 BLUEBERRY LEMONADE SELTZERS!

BYO LAWN CHAIR AND SNACKS!

CAN YOU TELL HOW EXCITED WE ARE?!?!

TIME TO SHOW SOME G R I T… GO LIONS!!!

We are stoked to bring VESPA back to the taproom for another Free Show Friday!

“Vespa perfectly pairs the emotional and bold brass of a seasoned saxophonist with the pure passion of a musician finding her voice.”

Music starts at 9pm!

We are stoked to welcome Around Baking Company back to the taproom! They will have their food truck set up form 5-10pm, so stop by for the Vespa show early to grab some tasty fresh PIZZA.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI is back! They will be set up in our parking lot. Get here early to order some fresh za!

More info at the official blog: https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/1182372766/

Newbie? That’s OK!

• Bring a team (up to 6), or join one at the bar

• It’s free to play (but order something, ya cheapskate)

• Expect 70-ish questions over 2 hours

• Win free prizes*

• Go on to massive fame, fortune, a happy home life, self-realization, etc.

We are stoked to welcome Around Baking Company back to the taproom! They will be slining pizzas from 4:30-7:30pm. Check out their menu here!

THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Music from 8-11pm!

BUNKERMAN - DETROIT

A collaborative electronic duo project featuring @galenbundy on keys and @travis_aukerman on drums. Propelled by new age sounds and genre-bending explorations of jazz, indie, rock, and original compositions, the duo contributes a thoughtful and inspired take on the direction of modern music.

9pm // FREE // 21+